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Product Development Technologist – Fresh Foods

Clemens Food Group
Clemens Food Group Salary
Coldwater, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2026

Start Your Career in Real-World Product Development

Looking to kickstart your career in food or animal science? This is a unique opportunity to step into an R&D role with real ownership from day one—working directly in a manufacturing environment where your work impacts products immediately.


This isn’t a lab-only role. You’ll be at the center of execution, collaborating with Operations, QA, and Production to bring fresh pork products to life.


What You’ll Do

  • Take ownership of 10–15 active projects at a time
  • Build and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs)
  • Partner with cross-functional teams across QA, Operations, and Production
  • Support product updates (packaging, configuration, specifications)
  • Spend time on the plant floor ensuring execution is accurate and efficient


What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Meat Science, Food Science, or related field
  • Internship, research, or hands-on experience is a plus
  • Strong attention to detail and organization
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
  • Curiosity, initiative, and a problem-solving mindset


Why This Role Stands Out

  • Ownership early – manage real projects, not just support them
  • Hands-on learning – see how products are executed at scale
  • Fast growth – develop skills quickly in a dynamic environment
  • High visibility – work directly with cross-functional partners


This Role is a Great Fit If You…

  • Enjoy a fast-paced environment where no two days look the same
  • Like solving problems and figuring things out independently
  • Want to see your work come to life in real production


Agency Statement

Clemens Food Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.


EEO Statement

It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process, including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.

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